Secretary-General concerned by increasing violence in sierra leone

since last week’s peaceful elections

 

The following statement was issued today by the Spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon:

The Secretary-General once again commends the people of Sierra Leone for the peaceful and orderly manner in which the first round of the electoral process was held.  He is, however, concerned about the tensions and violence that have been increasing in Sierra Leone since last week.  He calls on all parties and their leaders to do everything necessary to prevent the situation from escalating.

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